eating out ..

Beach location restaurants include:

'Restaurante a Praia' on the beachfront. 'Brisamar', 'Oceano', 'Fortaleza', 'Solar do Sol', 'O Pescador' & 'Por do Sol' restaurants at Arrifana - all offering sea view locations from different vantage points.

'O Zé's' & 'O Sargo' restaurants, & snack bar 'A Rede' at Monte Clérigo - all having outdoor seating on the beach front.

'Paraiso do Mar' & 'Restaurante Gabriel II' either side of Amoreira.

The choices available at Vale da Telha include: 'Font do Vale', 'Taska da Karisma', 'The Piranha', 'Rosa's Snack Bar' & 'Restaurante O Gabriel' at nearby Vales.

Firm favourites in Aljezur are 'Ponte a Pé', 'Portal da Várzea'. 'Primavera'. 'Restaurant Ruth'. 'A Lareira'. 'Italian Gastronomy' & 'Restaurant Bica' (serving pizza & pasta dishes).

shopping .

Supermarkets can be found in close-by Aljezur & Vale da Telha.

Shopping facilities in Aljezur consist mainly of 'Artesanato' (craftwork), Surf, Clothing and Jewellery shops.

There are daily indoor markets where fresh fruit, vegetables & fish can be purchased & fresh meat & cheese can be purchased at the counters in the supermarkets or local 'Talhao' shops (butchers).

Alternatively, the 'Farmers Market' is held every Saturday morning where fresh produce grown by the local farmers can be purchased.

Aljezur open market is held on the 3rd Monday of every month.

pampering & health .

For those wishing to indulge in some pampering whilst on holiday there are a variety of options available.

'Isabela's Cabeleireira' at Vale da Telha, 'Gossip' at nearby Vales, 'Ulli's' in Aljezur all offer the indulgence of having your nails or hair done.

Alternatively, why not visit Marina Aust in Aljezur for homoeopathic treatment or Carolin Agapito's Day Spa in Arrifana for a massage or facial.

internet access .

If you will need internet access during your holiday, facilities are available at 'Espaço Internet de Aljezur' located in Igreja Nova & the offices of the local residents' association 'Amovate' located between Vales & Vale da Telha.

getting money & stamps .

Aljezur is well served by banks with Cash point machines. In addition cash point machines are available next to the Alisuper supermarket, located in the Igreja Nova main square, and next to the 'Solar do Vales' Taska at nearby Vales.

Aljezur has its own post office, situated in Rua 25 de Abril (the main road through the town). The post office is open Mondays to Fridays.

getting petrol ...

There are 2 petrol stations in Aljezur. The GALP petrol station is located next to the Fire Station and PETROFOR petrol station is on the main road to Monchique.

surf schools ...

A wide variety of surf schools are available in the area, offering surf packages suitable for all ages and abilities. Click on 'Links' for further info.

tennis .

3 tennis courts are available for hire through 'Amovate' - the local residents association based in Vale da Telha. Click on 'Links' for further info.

horse riding .

Horse riding can be arranged through the 'Centro Equestre' in Aljezur. Click on 'Links' for further info.

mountain biking & rock climbing .

Mountain bike hire, cycling tours & rock climbing activities can all be arranged locally. Click on 'Links' for further info.